Meaning of pedicellaria | Babel Free
ˌpɛdɪsəˈlɛəɹi.əDefinitions
A small, stalk-shaped structure of the sea urchin and other echinoderms, which has three pincer-like structures at the end that perform cleaning functions and serve as defense against predators.
Equivalents
Português
pedicelária
Examples
“Short inconspicuous spines hidden by large, flower-like pedicillaria.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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